Michael Walter Meyers

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Michael Walter Meyers

4.9
21 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Hauppauge, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

1393 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 414N, Hauppauge, NY

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About Michael

Biography

Petroske Riezenman & Meyers | Matrimonial & Family Law | Experienced, Knowledgeable, Compassionate

Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, PC | Matrimonial and Family Law Appeals | Free Phone Consultation

Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, PC | Child Custody & Visitation | Free Phone Consultation

Petroske Riezenman & Meyers | Child Support, Enforcement, Modification | Free Phone Consultation

Petroske Riezenman & Meyers | Matrimonial & Family Law | Free Phone Consultation

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Child Support 14%

14%
Appeals 9%

9%
Adoption 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2011

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Location

Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, P.C.

1393 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 414N, Hauppauge, NY, 11788

petroskelaw.com/

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Michael Walter Meyers's Reviews

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Posted by Rebecca | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Attorney in New York!

There simply are not words strong enough to describe how highly I recommend Mr. Meyers as an attorney. Faced with a complicated divorce case and an ex-husband who was determined to try to manipulate the legal system, I came to Mr. Meyers after having my previous attorney mishandle my case, leaving me... facing an uphill battle. Mr. Meyers handled the transition with ease and immediately after meeting with him, I knew I was in good hands. Mr. Meyers is an extremely brilliant attorney who knows the law better than other attorneys practicing twice as long as he has. He is able to break down intricate legal matters into easy-to-understand language, and was always able to put me at ease in the most overwhelming situations. In addition to astutely handling the multifaceted aspects of a complex custody case, Mr. Meyers is quite genuinely the most compassionate, caring attorney you will ever meet. He has guided me through me some incredibly difficult times during my divorce and custody case, and treated me with patience, kindness, and understanding every step of the way. If you hire Mr. Meyers to represent you, I can assure you that you are in the best hands to handle your legal matters. You will never find an attorney with more integrity than Mr. Meyers, nor will you find someone better equipped to handle the most complicated cases or aggressive opposing attorneys. Thanks to Mr. Meyers, I got the outcome I had hoped for in my case. He believed in me even when there were times that I didn’t believe in myself, and pushed me to get the outcome I deserved. Every day that I look at my daughter as she grows up, I will be forever grateful to Mr. Meyers.

Posted by Denise | January 20, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

***** JUST BRILLIANT *****

It is an honor to write of my experiences with Michael. I had a previous case pending in his office with another attorney when Michael represented me on a different matter. Michael drafted an Order to Show Cause on a time sensitive matter that same afternoon. I was pleased with how knowledgeable he w...as and how quickly he was able to prepare my case. I was satisfied with the outcome. Soon after, Michael appeared in court on the first matter. Normally I would not be pleased having an attorney step in and represent me on a case that another attorney is familiar with but after my first experience with Michael, I was put at ease. Michael explained the process as we went along and kept me completely informed on every aspect of my case. The confidence he displayed was extremely comforting. Again, I was more than pleased with his services. Unfortunately, I'm back in the court on yet another matter and I most certainly retained Michael to represent me. He clearly is brilliant and knows the law. If your looking for an attorney who is looking out for your best interest, you just found him.

Posted by Anthony | January 16, 2015 | Family

Thank you Michael

Michael helped me with a matter in Family Court. His demeanor and ability to absorb all the information quickly and then provide me with solid recommendations was critical to ending my case in a quickly and with my expected results. Thank you Michael for all you have done. I highly recommend Micha...el!

Posted by Susanne | October 18, 2013 | Family

An Excellent Attorney to Hire

I met with Mr. Meyers when I had to appear in Family Court after a very difficult and extensive divorce case that ended in Supreme Court a year before. After I received my Judgment of Divorce, my ex still did not comply with court orders, thereby I was receiving child support sporadically and no oth...er support for child care while working. This was leaving me in an extremely financially-stressful situation, not being able to support my children in a consistent manner. I contacted the firm, Clifford J. Petroske, from their website. During my first initial appointment, I was introduced to Mr. Michael Meyers. From the beginning, Michael was the first attorney that I met with who did not make me feel that issues of great concern to me were not important issues to be discussed and dealt with. He actually listened to what I had to say, he was compassionate about the matters at hand, yet very knowledgeable about the language of the law which he explained very clearly and efficiently. I felt confident that if anything could be accomplished positively in my case and move forward, he would do his best trying. His trustworthiness and honesty was something that came through, which is not always the case with other attorneys. This gave me peace of mind. We had several court appearances together and through it all his professionalism and guidance stayed steadfast and reliable. He doesn't make empty promises, yet he is dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcome. Going through a divorce, especially with an ex spouse who is not cooperative in any way, is emotionally, mentally and financially draining. It is a time when you are most vulnerable. Having an attorney that you feel comfortable with, knowing that he is watching out for your best interests is priceless. I would highly recommend Mr. Meyers to anyone without a moments hesitation, knowing I am putting them in the right hands. Mr. Meyers is an asset to his firm and to his clients that he represents.

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Michael Walter Meyers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Child custody lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart, focused and caring attorney. Dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."

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Clifford Petroske

Unknown lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have practiced matrimonial law for 23 years and rarely have I known, much less had the privilege of working with, an attorney more adept at legal reasoning and problem solving than Mr. Meyers. His personal approach combined with courtroom savvy complete the picture of a young and rising star in the legal profession. I highly endorse Michael Meyers."

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Daniel Fier

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Michael Meyers has handled a number of matrimonial and family law matters for clients whose needs were able to be better addressed by his office. He treated each client's matter with the professionalism, knowledge and individual attention that one would come to expect from an expert in the field. I fully endorse Mr. Meyers' skills and knowledge when it comes to the fields of family and divorce law."

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Marc Poles

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a NY Family Law specialist. I practice in the family area of law myself, and I refer all my eastern long island cases to him. I proudly endorse Michael, especially if you are in need of a divorce or family law issue."

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Ryan Riezenman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is extremely knowledgeable in the area of Family Law and Matrimonial practice. He is patient and takes his time explaining the law to his client's. In the Court room, Michael is assertive and gets his point across clearly and is a strong advocate for his clients. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Penelope Blizzard-McGrath

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael and I worked on a few cases together as opposing counsel. He was a pleasure to communicate with and diligently advocated for his clients. He is intelligent, professional and I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Christopher Chimeri

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike is second to none. He brings the total package to the table: professionalism, preparedness, integrity, and intelligence. Above all, he is responsive to his clients' desires and goals, while remaining equally attentive to a client's needs and best legal interests. A master strategist, I frequently seek Mike's opinion in matters pertaining to the more intricate aspects of the Family Court Act."

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Louis Sternberg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Mike for several years and we've worked together on many cases. He is an excellent attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking counsel."

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Michael Catalanotto

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Penelope Blizzard-McGrath

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Daniel Fier

Real estate lawyer

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Marc Poles

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Clifford Petroske

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ryan Riezenman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christopher Chimeri

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Louis Sternberg

Child support lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2011

St. Catherine's Medal, St. Joseph's College

2011

Exemplary Service to the Public and Community Award, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

2008

Dean of Student's Award, St. Joseph's College

N/A

Award for Academic Excellence: Pre-Trial Litigation, CALI

N/A

Award for Academic Excellence: Family Law Clinic, CALI

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, P.C.

2013 - Present

Adjunct Professor, St. Joseph's College

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Francesco P. Tini & Associates, P.C.

2011 - 2015

Senior Associate, Law Offices Of Clifford J. Petroske, PC

2010 - 2011

Legal Intern, Touro Law Center Family Law Clinic

2010 - 2011

Legal Intern, Suffolk County Attorney's Office

2010 - 2010

Legal Intern, Fier Law

2003 - 2004

Student Intern, Feldman & Feldman

Associations

2014 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association, Matrimonial and Family Law Committee

Board Member

2014 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association, Family Court Committee

Board Member

2013 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

St. Joseph's College Alumni Association

President

2012 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2014

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

SBA Elections Committee

Member

2008 - 2012

Suffolk County Bar Association

Student Member

2008 - 2011

Student Bar Association

Class Representative

2006 - 2008

Student Government Association

President

2006 - 2008

SGA Judicial Committee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Goldman v. Goldman

Judgment modified

McKenna v. McKenna

Successfully argued that a limit of maintenance in a prenuptial agreement did not bar temporary maintenance and counsel fees.

Seminara v. Seminara

Successfully defended lower court decision on appeal

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Education

2011

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

Juris Doctor

2008

Saint Joseph's College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

LSAT Seminar

LSAT

2014

Graduation

Commencement Speaker

2013

Pre Law Committee Conf.

Insight into law school

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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